Study in Albania

Who this applies to

Students at Albanian universities. Albanian medium (+ growing English; private universities often English-medium). Public + private (non-public) HEIs.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education and Sports of Albania; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (ASCAL).

Degree system

Bologna/EHEA 3-cycle: Bachelor 3 yrs · Master (1–2) · PhD. Public flagships (Tirana-centric) + regional public universities + private universities.

Admission

How

State Matura (Matura Shtetërore) exam results + faculty quotas/thresholds (national portal); international students apply directly.

Language

Albanian (private & some programs in English/Italian).

Tuition

Public

Low fees for nationals (subsidized).

Private

Fee-paying.

Note

EU accession candidate; Bologna-aligned; growing English-medium private sector (Epoka, UNYT); strong student outflow to Italy/Germany.

Student visa & residence permit

Student residence permit for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government & institutional; Erasmus+ mobility.

Sources & references

• system — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Albania (2026-06-12)
• list — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Albania (2026-06-12)